Code of Conduct on Images and Messages

The Code of Conduct encourages NGOs and others reporting about development to choose images and messages that respect human dignity.

The Code offerts a set of guidelines to assist organisations in their decision-making about which images and messages to choose in their communication while maintaining full respect for human dignity. By signing the Code, Development NGOs commit to a set of principles, ensuring that they will avoid stereotypical or sensational images.

European Year for Development 2015

CONCORD encourages all partners of the European Year for Development 2015, including the EU institutions and media, to take into account the Code of Conduct. We encourage all involved to avoid using stereotypical images, and ensure that all images come with clear references to the country or person pictured across all communication materials.

Illustrated Guide

Dóchas, the Irish Development NGO platform, has developed a useful illustrated guide for NGOs on how to use the Code of Conduct with practical examples.

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